Electric power for lifeboats getting closer

2017-10-18T15:09:00

norsafe ges45 lifeboat

Electric propulsion combining a bank of batteries with an electric motor is an expanding sector of the workboat market. It works mainly for harbour craft and ferries that have easy access to charging points and which operate in confined areas.

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